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About This Release:

- ME Firmware: 11.0.1.1001
- Framework BIOS Reference Code: Based on 1.8.0
- Integrated Graphics Option ROM: Build 1070 PC 14.34
- Integrated Graphics UEFI Driver: 9.0.1042
- LAN Option ROM: 0.1.04
- Visual Bios: 2.2.20

New Fixes/Features:

- Improved reliability of the heatsink fan.
- Fixed issue where the LED on an m.2 SSD would not function.
- Fixed issue where an m.2 would not show device information in the SATA page in the BIOS.
- Improved EFI Capsule algorithm.
- Changed power button recovery beep count from 1 to 3.
- Fixed an issue that would cause the fan to stop spinning when user manually modify duty cycle increment to maximum value may cause fan stop spin, modified divisor from 256 to 255
- Improved LED blink code.

Which file to choose:

- Recovery BIOS Update [SY0036.BIO] - A .BIO file to be used for F7 BIOS Update method or a BIOS recovery process. In the unlikely event that a BIOS update is interrupted, it is possible the BIOS may be left in an unusable state. Use the recovery BIOS update to recover from this condition. It requires a USB flash device or CD.
- iflash BIOS Update [SYSKLi35.86A.0036.BI.ZIP] - A DOS-based utility to update the BIOS regardless of operating system. It requires a USB flash device or CD.
- Express BIOS Updates: SYSKLi35.86A.0036.EB.EXE - Self-extracting Windows-based update file, designed to be used on Windows systems. This method is the most commonly used.
- Express BIOS Updates: SYSKLi35.86A.0036.EB.WINPE64.EXE – for WinPE - Self-extracting Windows-based update file, designed to be used with either Microsoft Windows PE x64 or Microsoft Windows x64 operating systems.

Important Notes:

- Once the update process has started, DO NOT POWER DOWN YOUR SYSTEM before the update is complete. The update process will take up to 3 minutes.
- Update the BIOS on your computer only if the newer BIOS version specifically solves a problem you have. We do not recommend BIOS updates for computers that do not need it.
- Downgrading the BIOS to an earlier version is not recommended and might not be supported. An earlier BIOS version might not offer support for the latest processors, bug fixes, critical security updates, or support the latest board revisions currently being manufactured. If you are trying to downgrade to a previous BIOS version and its Intel ME Firmware version is older than that currently on the motherboard, then the downgrade is NOT supported.
- Before initiating a BIOS update, be sure to read and precisely follow the instructions included in this document. You may wish to print the instructions for easy reference.
- If a BIOS update process is interrupted, your computer may not function properly. We recommend the process be done in an environment with a steady power supply (preferably with UPS).
- Before updating the BIOS, manually record all BIOS settings that have been changed (from default) so they can be restored after completing the BIOS update.

Express BIOS update instructions:

- With the Intel Express BIOS Update utility, you can update the BIOS while in Windows.
- Save the Express BIOS update file to a temporary folder on the target Intel NUC.
- Double-click the .EXE file to run the Express BIOS update.
- Follow all prompts.

F7 BIOS flash update instructions:

- Download and save the Recovery BIOS (.BIO) file to a USB portable device.
- Plug the USB device into a USB port of the target Intel NUC.
- Turn on (or restart) the Intel NUC.
- During boot, when the F7 prompt is displayed, press F7 to enter the BIOS Flash Update tool.
- Select the USB device and press Enter.
- Select the .BIO file and press Enter.
- Confirm you want to update the BIOS by pressing Enter.
- Wait 2-5 minutes for the update to complete.
- Remove the USB device.
- Restart the computer.

Power button menu update:

- The Power Button Menu Update allows you to update the system BIOS during the boot process and before the operating system loads. However, some Intel NUC models do not include this feature.
- Download and save the Recovery BIOS (.BIO) file to a portable USB device.
- Plug the USB device into a USB port of the Intel NUC when it is turned off (not in Hibernate or Sleep mode).
- Press and hold down the power button. The system emits three short beeps from the PC speaker. You can plug headphones into the front panel audio jack, if available on your Intel NUC, to hear the beeps.
- After the beeps, release the power button before the 4-second shutdown override.
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